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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.31, 15.42 and 7.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.31, 15.42 and 7.44 is: 11.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.31 : 15.42 = 7.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.31/15.42 = 7.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.31x = 15.42 × 7.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.31x = 114.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114.72/10.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.13

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